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Key Takeaways from the National Association of Attorneys General 2025 General Symposium

Beginning on April 7, 2025, the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) held its three-day Symposium in Nashville, Tennessee. Throughout the forum, attorneys general, their senior staff, federal officials, and other...more

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2024 State AGs Year in Review - UPDATED 4/1/25

In 2024, state attorneys general (“State AGs”) focused on a broad variety of areas and industries including, in particular, emerging industries such as artificial intelligence (AI) and privacy and social media protections....more

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NY Settles With Insurer on Data Breach Rooted in Security Deficiencies

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New York AG Letitia James settled with Root Insurance Company to resolve allegations that the company’s data security deficiencies led to a 2021 data breach involving 72,000 people, in violation of state consumer protection...more

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California attorney general shuts down alleged cryptocurrency scams

On March 10, California Attorney General Rob Bonta released news of shutting down 42 allegedly fake cryptocurrency websites in 2024 that scammed victims out of at least $6.5 million. The scams supposedly issued an average...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

State Attorneys General May Fill Enforcement Void Left by Shift in Federal Priorities

Key Points - - State AGs nationwide are focusing on initiatives in data privacy, cybersecurity, consumer protection and securities fraud. - Special areas of concern also include AI and online privacy and protections for...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Managing Fraud Risk in Consumer Wires

As anticipated, 2025 is already shaping up to be a busy year in consumer financial services, with a federal district court expanding the application of a strict consumer protection law to wire transfers. The potential for a...more

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Bipartisan Leadership and Reform at NAAG: Insights From Brian Kane — Regulatory Oversight Podcast

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In this episode of Regulatory Oversight, Clay Friedman, co-leader of the firm's State Attorneys General (AG) practice, welcomes back Brian Kane, executive director of the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG). They...more

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NYAG Enforcement Outlook – What to Expect in 2025

The New York Attorney General (NYAG) is expected to increase enforcement actions in 2025, especially with the enactment of several new laws designed to strengthen consumer protection and employment. At the federal level, the...more

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Capital Forum Provides Roadmap of Likely State Law Enforcement Priorities in 2025 and Beyond

The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) is a nonpartisan national forum for America’s state and territory attorneys general to collaboratively address issues important to their work protecting the rule of law and...more

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2025 State Attorneys General Predictions

The year 2024 remained a busy one for state attorneys general (State AGs) and 2025 promises to be even busier. To assist in-house counsel, compliance professionals, and defense lawyers navigate the 2025 State AG enforcement...more

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The State AG Report – 12.19.2024

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •Illinois AG’s and FTC’s Settlement Takes a $25 Million...more

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In Wake of Healthcare System Cyberattack, 22 State Attorneys General Call for Further Action of Data Privacy

On April 25, 2024, the attorneys general of 22 states issued a letter encouraging UnitedHealth Group and its subsidiary, Change Healthcare, to take additional steps to respond to a massively disruptive cyberattack. The broad,...more

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Nevada AG Aaron Ford Takes Helm at Attorney General Alliance

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Nevada AG Aaron Ford is the new Chairman of the Attorney General Alliance for 2024, replacing South Dakota AG Marty Jackley, who served in the role in 2023. AG Ford announced that his chairmanship initiative will be...more

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State Attorney Activism and Enforcement Trends

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State attorneys general continue to become more influential as they drive legal innovation and policy change at the state and federal levels. This article discusses trends in AG activity, enforcement priorities, the impact of...more

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California Enacts Sweeping New Privacy Law

On June 28, 2018, California Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA or “the Act”), which is the broadest and most comprehensive privacy law enacted in the United States to date.1 The CCPA...more

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